Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee Minutes - 10/13/2020MINUTES
LAKE WICHITA REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
October 13, 2020
PRESENT:
David Coleman, Chair
Tim Brewer, City Council Rep
Ford Swanson
Kendrick Jones
Eric Stevens
Eve Montgomery
Kenrick Jones
■ Members
Russell Schreiber, Public Works Director ■ Staff
Blake Jurecek, Asst City Manager
Vikesh Desai, Engineering
Claire Kowalik, TRN ■ Guests
ABSENT: Kathie Forehand-Chaddick, Pete Gill, Sharon Roach, Steve Young, Marcy Brown
Marsdon
Call to Order: David called the meeting to order at 10:00 am and declared a quorum
2. Approval of Minutes: September meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
3.a. Project Updates: Boardwalk TP&W grant project: Vikesh stated that the last TP&W
reimbursement was received, the project is now closed out.
3.b. Veteran's Plaza Project:
Since the last meeting, KHA submitted 90% design plans. Vikesh distributed them for
comment, and David got Committee input and provided comments to Vikesh. Vikesh
needs to review the plans with Terry Points and discuss the landscaping and the plan
for a flag pole (or flag holders) before he submits the consolidated comments to KHA.
David informed the group of a conference call with the Hershel Woody Williams Medal
of Honor Foundation (HWWMOHF) that was held two weeks ago. This foundation
oversees installation of the Gold Star Family Monuments, and we are required to
become a member of the Foundation and to have a Gold Star Family member on our
Committee. (See item 5 below) The Committee approved David to execute the
necessary documents for the LWRC to become a member of the Foundation.
David further informed the Committee that the HWWMOHF will contract directly with a
vendor to have the Gold Star Family Monument constructed, shipped to WF, and
installed at the Veterans Plaza. The estimated cost is $50,000 and the LWRC will
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contract directly with the Foundation. The City construction contract will simply build
the plaza on which the Monument will be placed by the Foundation's vendor.
David will review all the Brick orders and let Vikesh know how many of each brick has
been ordered. The Bricks will be located in a 5' wide center spine on the walkway to
simplify installation and allow for many blank 48 bricks to be installed that can be
engraved in place after construction completion.
3.d. Lake Deepening Alternatives
Jim Hallock (Earth Blocks Texas LLC) has completed the Phase One plasticity tests
and now knows how much sand and cement must be added to the lake bed materials to
make Compressed Earth Blocks. The Committee approved payment of Phase Two
($945), which will create six CEBs and crush them to determine their compressive
strength. If the CEBs have adequate strength, then we will market the blocks for sale.
4. Discussion of Brick Sales and Fundraising Initiatives:
Texoma Gives was a success, with $6,150 in direct donations which grew to $12,300
with Mr. Patterson's match. Also, David sent out 20 letters to local philanthropy groups
requesting grants, and we await the results of these letters. Another fundraising
opportunity is the HWWMOHF since they will publicize our Veterans Plaza in their
network of Gold Star Monuments supporters, and assist us to raise additional funding.
5. Gold Star Family Committee member
As required by the HWWMOHF, the Committee voted unanimously to request City
Council create a new ex-officio LWRC position for Alicia Castillo, who is a local Gold
Star Mother who has agreed to participate on the LWRC. The City Clerk will put this
requested action on the 20 October City Council meeting agenda for their
consideration.
6. Other Business Matters:
At the 20 October City Council meeting, they will consider appointing two new LWRC
members to replace John Pezzano and Steve Young. Also, David will send an email to
let members know what documents they need to complete with the City Clerk.
7. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 10:40 am.
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David Coleman, Chair Date
October 13, 2020